06/01/2026
🦸🏻♀️ Today on Fun Facts with Frankie 💬
✨ Child-led play matters ✨
Play isn’t “just play” - it’s where language, connection, regulation and confidence grow
Here are 5 speechie-approved strategies to get the most out of playtime 👇
1️⃣ Follow their lead
Let your child choose the toy, the activity, and the pace. When they’re engaged, learning sticks WAY better. Control is overrated anyway 😉
2️⃣ Get on their level
Sit on the floor, eye-to-eye. Shared attention = better communication opportunities (and fewer power struggles).
3️⃣ Talk less, model more
You don’t need a running commentary. Use short, simple phrases that match what they’re doing:
“Car go.” “Big jump!” “More bubbles.”
4️⃣ Pause (yes, awkwardly)
Give them time to respond - with a look, a sound, a word, or an action. Those little pauses are where communication sneaks in.
5️⃣ Join the fun, don’t hijack it
Add to their play without taking over. Copy them, expand slightly, then wait. You’re a play partner, not the director
Play that feels safe, fun, and child-led builds language naturally - no flashcards required ✨
Save this for your next play session & share with a parent who needs the reminder 🧡
